Seasonal Swell Prompts Coastline Warning For Bay Area Beaches

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Anyone planning to take a walk on the beach on Christmas should keep an eye on the surf, as a seasonal swell is forecast to hit Bay Area coastlines over the next couple of days.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal hazards statement for Northern California beaches from Sonoma County to Monterey, which could experience sneaker waves and strong rip tides Wednesday through Friday afternoon.